Genetics of fevers

A fever is a higher than normal body temperature. It is usually a sign that something is not right. Infections can cause fevers. But many other things can also cause fevers. Some of these are injuries, drugs, poisons, diseases, and even cancer. Different people respond in different ways to fevers. Scientists think that genes may play a role in how our bodies deal with fevers. But, we don’t know which genes those are. They also think that certain gene changes may affect how fast you get over a fever. Scientists in this study found some genes that might be linked to fevers. They will use BioVU to test for links between these genes and fevers. They will also look for a link between these genes or gene changes and other things. These include inflammation, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease. This study could tell us which genes play a part in fevers. And, it could help us understand more about how we recover from fevers. It may also tell what roles these genes might play in other diseases.